Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson is a bronze sculpture standing before Pulitzer Hall at Columbia University, showing the third U.S. president as a young man. It sits within the campus courtyard surrounded by brick architecture, making it feel like a natural part of the academic environment.

Artist William Ordway Partridge sculpted the plaster model in 1901, and Roman Bronze Works cast it in bronze and installed it in 1914. The placement reflected the university's recognition of this major figure in American history.

The statue at Columbia University represents the institution's commitment to integrating educational figures within its architectural landscape.

The sculpture remains accessible to visitors year-round and sits on Columbia University's campus in Manhattan. Public access to the campus is available, though it helps to respect academic activities and campus policies while viewing it.

The sculpture undergoes regular maintenance by specialized professionals who perform cleaning and patina work to keep it well-preserved. This careful upkeep is part of a broader program protecting multiple bronze statues across campus.

GPS coordinates: 40.80747,-73.96357

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:04